Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Kings, Brazeau, and Playoff Format

Quick Hits on the Maple Leafs, Canucks and Kings Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to signing AHL head coach Sheldon Keefe to a contract extension. There have been no contract extension talks between the Vancouver…

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NHL Rumors: Justin Brazeau, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Vancouver Canucks

Teams interested in Brazeau TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are at least five to seven teams that are in the mix for the undrafted Justin Brazeau. The Toronto Maple Leafs have expressed some interest. Boston, St. Louis, Nashville, Vegas,…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Coyotes, Islanders, Senators, Sharks, Lightning, Golden Knights, Canucks and Jets

Bruins injury updates Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Patrice Bergeron was given a maintenance day yesterday. Torey Krug had a day off and will be back practicing today. Matt Grzelcyk, Marcus Johansson, and Kevan Miller will be practicing…

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NHL Rumors: Nail Yakupov, Blackhawks Prospects, and Quinn Hughes

Yakupov getting some interest? Patrick C: (through google translate of an AllHockey.ru post) There are reports that the Arizona Coyotes and two other teams in the Western Conference have shown some interest in possibly signing Nail Yakupov this offseason. Some…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils

Oilers could look towards Europe Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers could look at some of the older European free agents that might be able to step right into their lineup. In the past, they've been able to add some checkers,…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, and the New York Islanders

Canucks won't be big game hunters in free agency Rick Dhaliwal: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning on if they will go after one of the big ticketed free agents on July 1st. "I don't think we go in that direction…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Canucks notes Irfaan Gaffar: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said there is nothing new to report with an Alex Edler extension, talks continue. Ben Kuzma: 2016 third-round pick Will Lockwood is still deciding on whether to turn pro or return…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Penguins, Canucks and Jets

Guhle getting better Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brendan Guhle (upper-body) is "getting better" according to assistant coach Marty Wilford. They hope that he'll be able to start skating soon. de Haan out indefinitely with an eye injury NHL.com: Statement…

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NCAA Free Agents: Canucks, Senators and Red Wings Sign College Free Agents

Canucks added a college free agent defenseman Patrick Johnston: The Vancouver Canucks have signed Josh Teves to a one-year contract and he'll be joining the team immediately. GM Jim Benning on Teves: "He’s a smart two-way defenceman; always makes good decisions…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Oilers, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks

Grzlelcyk's x-rays negative Matt Proter: The Boston Bruins said that Matt Grzelcyk's upper-body x-rays came back negative. He won't be in the lineup tonight. de Haan leaves early Hurricanes PR: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Calvin de Haan left last night's game…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Arizona Coyotes

The Canucks have some holes to fill ... Hughes and the expansion draft Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province: The Vancouver Canucks are lacking in five or six spots and need to fill before they can be taken seriously. Their lack…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Blues and Canucks

Injured Bruins but some positive with Pastrnak Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Jake DeBrusk is out this weekend and it hasn't been determined if he'll travel with the team on their road trip. Forwards David Pastrnak and Marcus…

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